Working With an Agency
Have you ever felt like you are "just another temp" when working
with a staffing agency? Placement coordinators may interview
hundreds of candidates per month and remembering every single
candidate can be difficult. Luckily, there are some simple ways
to make yourself stand out from the crowd. Your staffing agency
is more likely to pay special attention to you if you are willing
to go the extra mile to get noticed. Here are some ways you
can make yourself more visible to a staffing agency:
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Write a thank you note to your coordinator after your initial
interview.
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Always arrive early to interviews and temporary assignments.
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Do the very best you can at your temporary assignments.
Remember, temporary assignments can lead to permanent work.
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Keep your coordinator aware of updated skills and interests
as well as changes in your address and phone number.
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Let your coordinator know what you like about your assignments.
It helps in placing you more accurately and promotes a better
understanding of client needs.
To be considered first for temporary and/or permanent job
assignments, remember to act professionally at all times. Call
your coordinator once a week to update your availability; you
are more likely to be placed on assignment when you stay in
regular contact. Your first, and continuing, impression with
your staffing agency can land you better job opportunities.
As the old saying goes: "Little things mean a lot."
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